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J470 GAB

1992 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,727 mi
Last recorded72,727 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 GAB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 72,727 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,712 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

front tyre splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,098 miles

movement in kingpin

Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

movement in kingpin

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,546 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,493 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,984 miles

signs of blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2007 65,918 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wheel bearing cover missing

signs of blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,222 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise movement kingpin

rear reverve lights irratic sometimes stay on when out of reverse

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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J470 GAB is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J470 GAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 34 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J470 GAB registered?

J470 GAB is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J470 GAB safe to buy?

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